First of all I'm sure by now that everyone knows Expendables 3 has appeared online weeks ahead of the theatrical release. There's not much to be said about it really, some of you will watch it and some will wait to see it in theaters or do both. We'll find out soon enough what kind of effect it has on the success of the movie.Here'san article from The Verge claiming that the leak will actually benefit the movie, although I doubt that given the negative word of mouth EX3 is getting and the whole PG13 fiasco... "...When George Lucas and Steven Spielberg said moviegoing will someday be more like a sporting event, they must have had in mind movies like The Expendables 3. It's worth seeing in theaters because the spectacle trumps the content, not because that's the only way to see it. It's obvious in the way the film is shot (tight, moving, disorienting), the way it's scored (loud, loud, loud) even the way it's cast. This movie is meant not to be watched but to be experienced."

Next up is a new Sylvester Stallone interview from Cover Media. It's titled "Stallone: I'll Be In Action For As Long As I can" but before you get too excited that doesn't seem to be a direct quote from him. Here are the highlights:"EN Interview 1 - Living legend Sylvester Stallone is proof that even aging, fading action stars are capable of comebacks. Though superhero movies based on comic book characters may be Hollywood’s latest fad, the 68-year-old Stallone has succeeded in reinventing himself as the face of yet another film franchise – The Expendables. The first two films have earned a healthy $600 million at the global box-office, and Expendables 3 is expected to match that total upon its release later this summer. In an era where beefy young actors dominate the blockbuster marketplace playing latex-suited comic book superheroes, how does Sly Stallone view his return to the movie mainstream?“I believe in giving audiences what they want,” Stallone declares. “I’ve been in this business a long time and I’ve seen all kinds of genres come and go. But I think people still want to see men behaving heroically, seeing the good guys defeat the bad guys, and having some fun in the process. If you tell a good story and create interesting characters, the public will respond.”Q: Does it get harder to do the action sequences?STALLONE: (Laughs) Yeah, it gets harder, you get hurt a lot more, and you have a hard time getting out of bed the next day. I’ve had my share of broken bones and torn tendons and my body has been black and blue and every colour you can imagine.But you also know that you’re playing characters and telling stories about people who have dealt with much worse in life and you’re not willing to take a little physical pain as part of your job?You tell yourself that this is one of the best jobs anyone could ever ask for. You know you’re going to get your shoulders banged up and take some shots to the face and your ribs. That’s just how it is when you’re doing this kind of a movie.Q: Do you use better judgement when it comes to doing particularly dangerous stunts?STALLONE: You always try to be as safe as you can because you don’t want to take unnecessary risk. But at the same time, the public doesn’t want to see stunt doubles beating each other or diving on the ground with explosions going off all around you. They expect you to deliver and I’m never going to make a film where I don’t give it everything I have. Everyone was game to do the physical work involved and I’m really proud of the work they put it in. You just keep throwing yourself into the fight and getting back in the ring for another round. I’ve stayed in good shape, though – I’ll be doing this as long as the knees and the body hold out.Q: Do you think the action star is a dying breed?STALLONE: There are few of us left and there aren’t that many coming up. The problem is that they’re not making a lot of those movies anymore and you can’t develop those kind of stars unless they have those kinds of stories to tell. Jason Statham is about as tough as they come, though.I’ve seen him work and he’s a very tough customer. He nearly drowned to death while we were shooting (Expendables 3) and it’s lucky that he’s a great swimmer. We’re all well trained and we know what we’re doing out there... Otherwise we’d all be on the bottom of the Black Sea. (The film was shot in Bulgaria.)Q: What’s changed in Hollywood since you started working in the business?STALLONE: Everything. It’s a very different place to work in now. You don’t see studios like the old MGM taking risks like they did on Rocky. I don’t know if a guy like me would get a shot at doing a film like that now. It would be a lot harder."(I thought this was the most telling part, it's no wonder action stars are a dying breed when the likes of Stallone, Arnold and Van Damme would never be allowed within a hundred feet of a movie studio if they were starting out today...)"Q: Do you feel like the success of The Expendables is a personal vindication for you?STALLONE: It’s always good to see that the public still cares about you. When you’re on top, everyone loves you and you think you’re the hottest thing. A lot of people can handle success. The real test of character comes when you’ve been knocked out, forgotten, and written off. Too many people give up after they’ve failed. But if you’re a fighter, your biggest test comes when you’re on the ground, you’ve taken a beating, and you still get up and keep on fighting.For me, it all comes down to being willing to take that risk and even if you get knocked back down, at least you know you know you tried your hardest and were willing to get back up and give it another shot."

The first footage for Mad Max: Fury Road was finally revealed at comiccon!

It has never been clear if Fury Road is a reboot or sequel of sorts, but reports from early test screenings have revealed that it doesn't line up with the continuity of the other movies. *Spoilers*

[Show Spoilers][Hide] - In a flash back Max is seen to have a teenage daughter instead of an infant son - the V8 interceptor is destroyed again in this movie - there are nuclear radiated mutants, something that was only hinted at previously

These posters were also released:

Here we have a trailer for Michael Jai White's Falcon Rising:

And here's some more information on the movie thanks to Indie Wire:"According to Michael Jai White (via his Twitter account), a theatrical release date for the first installment in the "Codename: Falcon" franchise of movies he's starring in, titled "Falcon Rising," is set for September 5.Last year, we brought you news that White had signed on to star in what was/is expected to be an action movie franchise from Moonstone Entertainment. The franchise revolves around a former marine named John "Falcon" Chapman, described as a "dark anti-hero driven by guilt, who will destroy himself unless given something else to destroy," making him "a useful weapon-of-last-resort for the foreign ministry."In the first film in the franchise, our man Chapman travels to Brazil to hunt down his sister's killers, and, in the process, discovers an underground world of drugs, prostitution, and police corruption ruled by the Japanese mafia.White himself previously shared that the Falcon movies are the type of projects he's "waited to do" his "entire career," adding, "Get ready folks cause this [is the] first of what's to come."

MJW has a bit of an ego problem. He gives the impression he is the best there is. Fighting on screen is not the same as fighting in octagon. I know he has sparred with lots of MMA guys but fighting for your life is quite another game...

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Callahan

7/29/2014 02:39:47 pm

I saw the leaked Ex3 a couple of days ago. Still gonna go to the movies with my buddies. I want to support these guys. I want Rambo 5 and Conan to happen. I liked Homefront. I want to see these old school action guys succeed in this Marvel era. From current stars only the Rock is in their leaque. Vin Diesel is quite good but without Fast & Furious movies he'd be unknow for the public. Scott Adkins should get a shot to play in a big budget movie in a starring role...

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Eric H.

7/29/2014 02:47:09 pm

I hope Mad Max: Fury Road is hardcore R-rated like the first two original movies. It's time to get back to REAL action movie making, and this could be it if they have the guts to make it R.

Oh, and Mel Gibson will always be Max, but I do like Tom Hardy. He'll do well, I'm sure.

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danny boy

7/29/2014 06:09:07 pm

Apparently after the comments of some of you here, there is not Jet Li in the film,or he's in the movie but just few seconds so no reason for me to go see the movie at the cinema!!

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Ronnie Earlson

7/30/2014 01:55:37 am

If you were planning on going to the cinema for jet Li, then definitely don't go. He's there in the scene with Ford and Schwarzenegger from the trailer, you get a couple of shots of him firing his gun at people in the final fight and you see a shot of him at the ending celebration. That's it, he has about 2 lines. All in all, probably a minute or maybe a little less of screentime. After his EX3 role, I won't complain anymore about his EX2 screentime because that was decent compared to this.

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danny boy

7/30/2014 03:50:30 am

it's very bad my friend, that franchise is going bad !!

Chuck

7/30/2014 12:03:40 pm

He has an illness!!!! Were lucky he's even in any movies right now. If he was healthy he would do more. He said it's hard for him right now. Give him credit. If Eastwood was in the movie would we get pissed about how long his fight scenes are or would we be happy to Clint his great delivery.

Josh

7/30/2014 12:31:30 am

Spoiler alert!!! Just for guys who saw the movie...

In the last discussion, John wrote about missing plot points and characters. What about Banderas? I thought he should have some very personal reason why he wanna join these new Expendables. I thought that he will be maybe father of Ortiz, that he find it out late and now he is trying to reach him.

But in the movie, it seems to me like he could be father of Roussey!! What he is saying to her, it seems weird to me tha he would want her get to bed. Her name is Luna (spanish word for moon), she has no family (as far as she knows) and Banderas looking in some moment like he is trying to say her something important, when he's saying that he was thinking about her all the night etc... Then they fighting together in one of maybe best fight scenes from this movie, etc...

Am I the only one who thought that Banderas will join the Expendables because of something like this?:))

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Daniel

7/30/2014 02:15:41 am

Happy Birthday Arnold
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danny boy

7/30/2014 03:05:30 am

They had Jet Li, Antonio Banderas, Wesley Snipes, Harison Ford, Mel Gibson, Arnold Shwarzennegger for EX3 and they prefer to wast the time with these clowns (kellan lutz, ronda Rousey, tito ortiz, glen powel) on the screen, what is their problem !!??

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Ronnie Earlson

7/30/2014 06:42:52 am

That's when you realise it ain't about making a fun movie, or about giving the fans what they want. It's about money and greed.

They wanted to use these youngsters to build a new modern franchise upon. Quite a ballsy risk they took, and one that will backfire on them. Nobody cares about these bland, boring and uninteresting characters.

BTW, it's funny how there are a couple of articles on legitimate websites out there that say that they saw the EX3 leak yet still go see it in theatres because it was so great and needs to be seen on the big screen. Sounds like some damage control to me.
It's also weird how Lionsgate havent react on the whole thing yet. The whole situation seems kinda fishy to me.
I don't give a damn tho, I just hope they get to make a fourth movie and learn from their mistakes, but that's too much to ask for I'm afraid (both EX4 being a reality AND them learning from said mistakes)

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Josh

7/31/2014 01:39:53 am

It's absolutely not about giving fans what they want. First one was. Yeah, I believe that. EX1 was honest movie, for fans, throwback action, epic!! So many memorable scenes in it and fights!! I loved first one. Dolph Lundgren vs Jet Li in brutal fight, ending with Lundgren being shot by Stalone!!! Guys, can you freaking imagine something like it in EX2 or EX3?? Impossible!!! Stallone going mano-mano on Stone Cold, getting his ass kicked. It was so intense that he broke his neck for real for fuck sake!! Than showdown between Randy Couture and Stone Cold, ending up with this giant henchman being burned alive. Jason Statham and Jet Li team up against poor Gary Daniels, just thrashing him, kicking him to death!!! Oh and Terry Crews and his carnage, so funny and brutal!!! Awesome. Awesome. They had it all. Many interesting characters, team with great chemistry. Oh and scene with the saint trinity in church. It was for fans. It WAS.

And then Sly get on his high horse. And rest is sad history. What was purpose for Hemsworth being in second one? His story was like parody in some moments... And why they didn't shoot proper fight between Statham and Adkins? it could've been one for the ages... but they prefere to shoot Novak Djokovic cameo... and then didn't even use it... I don't know if I should laugh or cry:)) We thought that second one was just a mistake in some moments, but it was a bad sign for much worse things://... Who could've imagine how much they will be going for the money this time?

Sly owns nothing to the new generation, nothing at all. He owns only to the oldschool fans.

Trevor

7/31/2014 05:39:29 am

Best comment this month Josh, thank you.

Josh

7/31/2014 08:10:30 am

Thanks Trevor:))

Dave

7/30/2014 10:54:10 am

Victor Ortiz, not Tito....lol

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sana

7/30/2014 02:57:34 pm

u know?

antonio bandares and mel gibson's perfomances are taking the movie high level
without them it will be bore

jet li really wasted here

they used arnie only for his screen presence
because his fans wants to see him in big screen

harrison ford cant do anythink else in this age

wesley snipes well used now
he's the show stealer for first 20 minutes

but actual fully wasted guy is dolph

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juan

7/30/2014 07:34:00 am

believe or not the first expendables movie was the best because it had more fight scene. the second one could have been better if they made the fight longer and better. scott adkins is great

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EX3 Leak Opportunist

7/30/2014 08:38:13 am

It's funny how pretty much everyone has the same view on Expendables 3. The young Expendables suck and pull the movie down, Snipes, Banderas, Ford and Gibson are great addition and play their characters well.
This could have been a great installment in the franchise easily. They just had to completely forget about the young Expendables and Kelsey Grammer, and took more time to flesh out these 4 new roles and the guys we already had like Lundgren and Statham. If the movie focused on these more, they could all have their big moments, we could see their personalities and characters much more, show more of the team dynamic and how they all interact.. And maybe just add 1 more big name to join Gibson as a villain.
Now, the last thing would be to make it a hard R ofcourse.
With those ingredients, this could have been a great Expendables movie but they had to fuck it up by adding those kids and making it PG13.

Hell, I would have rather seen a scene of Sly, Statham, Lundgren, Couture, Snipes and Banderas sitting around a campfire talking and joking for 15 minutes long, than the crap we've gotten now. I mean it's that bad.

Point is, they stepped away from what this franchise is all about and it just blew in their damn faces.

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Seth

7/31/2014 01:56:15 am

Amen.

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r

7/31/2014 06:47:51 am

totally agree EX3 Leak Opportunist

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BRUNO

7/31/2014 07:36:25 am

another new trailer for Expendables 3
for those waiting to see this movie in the theater this there:
http://www.joblo.com/movie-news/things-get-personal-in-the-final-trailer-for-the-expendables-3-319

I already watched the movie and if it was not pg-13 would be better but did not find it that bad, spotlight wesley snipes
sorry my english I'm Brazilian

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Chuck

7/31/2014 12:36:31 pm

New trailer on www. Comingsoon.net for expendables 3

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Darkman Seven 1

8/1/2014 12:33:20 am

i have a question , why films like Rambo 4 , Escape plan , Bullet to the head and Sabotage that were far better films than that piece of crap Die hard 5 have big success compare to those films that did not performed well and some completely bomb...
BTTH and Sabotage are not perfect films but the action is awesome.. Sly and especially Arnold did a solid performance...

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The Dirty Diego

8/1/2014 11:53:17 am

The same reason that great musicians remain unknown but shit like Justn Bieber is famous

Here's what i asked Lionsgate:
"First of all & most important question:
You took some of the huge martial-artist in cinema (Jet Li, Jason Statham & Wesley Snipes), but yet, we didn't saw almost none of a martial-arts fights in the films (even when you had Van Damme in the cast). Why?
Martial-arts fights are the most visually & awesome action scenes Ever!
Every action fan know it...
Secondly & Connected to it why Steven Seagal wasn't in the movie in the end- like he supposed to be?
And more from the martial-arts parts- Do you're going to do another Expendables? cause I've some suggestions for more great fighters to cast (like- Mark Dacascos, Tony Jaa & Iko Uwis if you can...)
And if you'll get all those huge fighters, if they'll fight each-other a little, you'll get the BIGGEST ACTION FILM IN ALL TIMES!
Last question about the cast: Don't get me wrong- it was huge that you cast the brilliant Antonio Banderas & Snipes alongside all the other great stars you had... but why you didn't continue with one of the talented stars that you tried to work with Nicolas Cage?"